I think this deserves its own thread :-)

[fedupinBushcountry]

Very proud Kerrycrat JK > :yourock:

[Luftmensch067]

1. Thanks for doing this!

I just walked through our staff room here at work and saw the Globe on a couple of the tables with that wonderful picture and felt so proud I could burst! :-) :dem: :applause:

[karynnj]

2. I think you are right - it is good to see that this pictue will be seen by

many walking past newstands, on their driveway, or in offices. I like the words "diplomatic triumph".

[Inuca]

3. A big, big happy grin

from far away in seeing that picture and the headlines. Karzai looks royally pissed by the way.

[ObamaKerryDem]

4. What a great cover..and headline! :) :)

I am so proud of Senator Kerry! :D He is so great at what he does and has more than earned the accolades. And it's nice to see him getting some very deserved (and long overdue) credit in the press for his acheivements!

[YvonneCa]

5. No doubt about...

...it. That's my President !(Ooops,sorry...couldn't resist.):7

[MBS]

6. thanks, fedup

OPpening these two papers this morning certainly got my morning off to a good start : )

[TayTay]

7. Also, for those who "speak" Boston Globe, a respectful compliment

I have been trying to explain the peculiar speech the Boston Globe uses to talk about our local and federal politicians and what "pride" means here in the Hub of the Universe. The Globe went and spelled it out today in a very interesting http://www.boston.com/bostonglobe/editorial_opinion/editorials/articles/2009/10/21/for_senate_mass_demands_leaders_not_back_benchers/">lead Editorial. There are compliments here galore, only they are not directly given because, well, that would give people a swelled up head and just isn't done. Anyway, here is some of that rather remarkable editorial, the rest is at the Globe site. Enjoy the insight of "how" the Globe sees the MA contribution to national politics and the expectations game:

For Senate, Mass. demands leaders, not back-benchers

October 21, 2009

EDWARD KENNEDY’S legislative talent and family name weren’t the only reasons why he was a national leader. The people of Massachusetts want their senators and representatives to achieve real prominence. More than that, they expect it.

Yesterday’s filing deadline made official what had been merely obvious: The Kennedy era is over, and the seat that once belonged to John and Ted Kennedy will pass to one of four Democrats seeking their party’s nomination or - less likely in deep-blue Massachusetts - to the lone Republican in the race. All these candidates will be judged not on their ability to mimic the Kennedys’ unique charisma, but to lead in their own right.

In other states, senators are discouraged from playing national roles; it makes them instantly vulnerable to the charge that they’re neglecting local needs, as most recent Senate majority leaders can attest.

Massachusetts thinks otherwise. It believes that its interests are best served when its legislative representatives are national figures. It believes its values should be given full expression on the global stage. It demands senators of both influence and distinction. And it has been prepared to give its senators and representatives the luxury of time in office, free of constant campaigning, to build a larger portfolio.

Henry Cabot Lodge Sr., Leverett Saltonstall, Paul Tsongas, and John Kerry didn’t achieve prominence because of their last names; Massachusetts voters provided the platform from which they could weigh in on national issues. Joseph Martin, John McCormack, Tip O’Neill, Joe Moakley, Ed Markey, Barney Frank, and other powerful speakers and committee chairmen didn’t take the House by storm; they were given the time and mandate from the voters to achieve real power.

http://www.boston.com/bostonglobe/editorial_opinion/editorials/articles/2009/10/21/for_senate_mass_demands_leaders_not_back_benchers/

[wisteria]

10. So are they saying Mass made John Kerry who he is and not John Kerry?

I can sense the pride in the editorial, but to stake major claim to his accomplishments seems an over-reach. I guess I will never understand Mass. people. Just recently, many were complaining because he was a national leader and was ignoring the folks back home. It was demanded of him that he make up his mind as to whether he wanted to be just the senator from Mass.

[TayTay]

13. Yup

Exactly so.

John Kerry and Massachusetts make wonderfully discordant music together, like jazz. This is music defined by the spaces between the notes.

[wisteria]

14. Well, if The poeple of Mass. are proud that means a lot. n/t

[ProSense]

8. Very nice.

JK did a great job.

[wisteria]

9. Indeed it does deserve its own thread. Thank you for this. I am a proud Kerrycrat too! n/t

[ProSense]

11. This is a really nice

photo

[fedupinBushcountry]

12. Thanks, ProSense

That definitely belongs here too.

[MH1]

15. Financial Times this morning also

had a pic of JK and Karzai. I like the NYT/Globe pic better, but still .. not bad!

also a very proud Kerrycrat here!

(thanks for posting these great pics)